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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.87, 662.00 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.87, 662.00 and 225.60 is: 337.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.87 : 662.00 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.87/662.00 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.87x = 662.00 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.87x = 149,346.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,346.07/441.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.99

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